Following the gentle bends of the Lackawanna River, this multi-purpose greenway connects more than thirty communities across four counties. The paved and finely crushed gravel segment passing directly through Blakely and Peckville is ideal for push strollers, family bicycles, and sunset dog walks.

Route & Parking Tip: Access the trail easily from the Blakely Borough Recreation Complex along Keystone Avenue, just off Main Street. Parking is plentiful, and the adjacent athletic fields make it an easy stop for an afternoon outside. Learn more about trail access points and community events directly on the official Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority website.

Formed roughly 15,000 years ago during the Wisconsin Glacial Period, this 38-foot-deep natural formation holds the world record as the largest known glacial pothole. Discovered by coal miners in 1884, the sheer scale of the cavity (capable of holding roughly 140,000 gallons of water) offers kids and adults alike a fascinating look into prehistoric Earth.

Route & Parking Tip: Travel north from Peckville on US Business Route 6 (Scranton Carbondale Highway) for six minutes. The park entrance is located on your right with dedicated paved parking and an elevated observation deck looking straight down into the formation. Check seasonal hours and trail maps on the official Archbald Pothole State Park DCNR page.

Spanning 1,445 scenic acres in the rolling countryside northwest of Peckville, Lackawanna State Park centers around the 198-acre Lackawanna Lake. It is an exceptional spot for electric-motor fishing boats, kayak paddling, and exploring more than 18 miles of forested singletrack hiking and mountain bike trails.

Route & Parking Tip: Take PA-247 North through Scott Township, then connect to PA-407 North toward Wallsville. The drive passes picturesque dairy farms, stone walls, and rolling pastures before reaching the main park office on Abington Road. Find boat launch details, campsite bookings, and trail updates on the official Lackawanna State Park DCNR portal.

Nay Aug is Scranton largest municipal park, featuring a National Natural Landmark gorge carved out over eleven millennia ago. Visitors can walk the wheelchair-accessible David Wenzel Treehouse, suspended 150 feet above the Roaring Brook Gorge, giving bird’s-eye views of rushing waterfalls and sheer rock precipices.

Route & Parking Tip: Cruise south on Business Route 6 into Scranton, turning east toward Mulberry Street and Arthur Avenue. The park has several dedicated parking plazas near the Everhart Museum and playground grounds. Plan your visit through the City of Scranton Parks Department.